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Circle of Excellence Gatherings

June 2016

On June 28, 2016 the PIH Health digestive health team graciously hosted Circle of Excellence members at the PIH Health Outpatient GI Center. Ashwin P. Ashok MD, Susette Grosveld PA-C, John J. Lah MD, Renee Palta DO, and Neal M. Shindel MD led Circle members on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art facility and provided everyone in attendance with great introductions to the wide range of lifesaving tests and procedures performed at the GI center. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to gather and reconnect with fellow Circle members, as well as the opportunity to see first-hand what makes the GI center a model of healthcare excellence throughout our region.

February 2016

On Wednesday, February 24, Circle of Excellence members gathered at Four Bricks Restaurant in Whittier. The gathering was graciously underwritten by Leeba Lessin and the Atwood Family. Daniel Saket MD presented “PIH Health Radiology of the Present and Future,” speaking about how radiology impacts the care of almost all of our patients and the importance of raising funds for new state-of-the-art CT Scanner imaging systems for both the Downey and Whittier campuses. This technology offers clearer, more precise imaging and diagnoses and provides full body imaging in less than five seconds, which means quicker scans, faster diagnoses and reduced treatment wait-times for the patients we serve. The next Circle of Excellence gathering is planned for June 2016.

October 2015

On Wednesday, October 21, Brian Smolskis the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PIH Health Hospital – Downey spoke at the Circle of Excellence gathering. Brian Smolskis shared important milestones and gave about 60 attendees a glimpse of future projects that will keep PIH Health Hospital – Downey on the forefront of technology for years to come as they celebrated their two year anniversary. PIH Health Foundation’s Circle of Excellence recognizes the generous donors in our communities that consistently support PIH Health, while also providing members-only benefits including exclusive updates and events. The next Circle of Excellence gathering is planned for February 2016.

June 2015

Thursday, June 11th was the third event, since PIH Health Foundation launched the Circle of Excellence in September 2014. Guests, who are all supporters of PIH Health, enjoyed fine wine and delicious appetizers and heard an interesting presentation from Eduardo Tovar MD and Yousef Odeh MD, cardiothoracic surgeons on “Current and Future Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery.” Informative gatherings like this are held throughout the year and are a benefit of membership in the PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence. These exclusive opportunities are led by PIH Health Leadership or physicians and offer information about the quality and future of PIH Health. The next gathering will be held in October.

Thank you to every member of the PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence. Each annual gift of $1,000 or more ensures that PIH Health will stay strong and continue to provide excellent healthcare. For more information, please contact PIH Health Foundation at Ext. 81520.

February 2015

The second Circle of Excellence gathering was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in the Blanchard-Haendiges Auditorium at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier. Several PIH Health physicians, Circle of Excellence members and employees were among the guests who attended. The evening was hosted by PIH Health Foundation Board member, Kathy Luciano and PIH Health Foundation Trustee, Richard Luciano. The featured speaker was John D. McCarthy MD, Infectious Diseases Specialist. Dr. McCarthy shared an intriguing presentation about emerging viral infections and health tips while traveling. Carole Snyder RN made a special appearance wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to demonstrate how PIH Health is prepared to protect healthcare workers against infectious disease exposures. Guests, who are all supporters of PIH Health, enjoyed delicious appetizers and wine while mingling before and after the presentation.Future gatherings will include behind-the-scenes tours and exclusive updates led by PIH Health physicians and leadership. The next gathering is scheduled for June.

October 2014

The inaugural Circle of Excellence gathering was held on October 9, 2014 at the Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center. Fellow Circle of Excellence members gathered to hear from the very dedicated and talented radiologists and were shown the new 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) equipment firsthand.